I have used a paper from a paper pad by Kaisercraft. The images and sentiment are all from Create with TLC. I also used some flower embellishments and some pearls from Rosie's Studio. Matting is pearlescent paper.

I have used a paper from a paper pad by Rosie's Studio. The image is from All Dressed Up and is coloured with copic markers and Kindy Glitz. I also used some orange pearlescent paper for matting, some apricot coloured lace from Sullivans, three pre-coloured ribbon ross, a glitter heart embellishment and a butterfly sticker.

I have used a paper from a paper pad by Rosie's Studio. The image is from Ike's Art and is coloured with copic markers. I added a digital sentiment from When The Scrap Hits The Fun. I also used some corrugated cardstock, some green pearlescent paper for matting, and a pre-made bow.

Saturday, 28 January 2017

I have three packs of printed card blanks which I hadn't been using. I got the idea to use them as bases so as not to hoard them! For this one, I kept most of the sentiment on the front but covered up the image.

I have used a card blank. I kept most of the sentiment but placed a die-cut glittery heart embellishment over the word "like" and the covered the image with an image from Digi Stamps 4 Joy along with some glitter ribbon an the three ribbon roses. I coloured the image with copic markers and added some dots around the edge with a Distress Marker.

Friday, 27 January 2017

My final card for now. I need to go pick up my daughter from the bus depot as she has come down to do the swim with me! I suspect that she is probably better prepared for it than me but as long as I finish it I will be happy.

I have used a paper and tab from a paper pad by Kaisercraft. I added a pearl to the tab. The image is from Bugaboo Stamps and is coloured with copic markers. The digital sentiment is from Desert Diva. I added some faux stitching with a Distress Marker and also used some ribbon from American Crafts.

I have used an embossing folder to create te background. The striped and dot papers are offcuts from other cards. The image and sentiment are from Bugaboo Stamps and the image has been coloured with copic markers and Kindy Glitz. Matting is some dark blue cardstock.

Later on today, I am doing a 2km lake swim. I'm really hoping the water will be warm. The sun is shining today so that will be a help! In the meantime, I have several cards that I created yesterday that need to be blogged!

I have used a paper from a paper pad by Rosie's Studio. I added some purple organza ribbon across the card. The image is from Bugaboo Stamps and is coloured with copic markers. I added two flower shaped buttons at each end of the "string" holding the sentiment. I also added a row of clear gemstones.

I have used a paper from a paper pad by Craft Smith. The image is from Di's Digi Downloads and is coloured with copic markers and Kindy Glitz. I also used some white lace from Sullivans, some pearls and some glitter cardstock for matting and the die cut snowflake (Spellbinders die).

I have used a die from Sizzix to create the basic shape and the paper mats. The papers are all from the same paper pad by lilybeedesign. Matting is the same cardstock used for the base. I also added some glitter tape and some pre-made flower embellishments.

I have used a paper from a paper pad by Rosie's Studio. The image is from QKR Stampede and is coloured with copic markers. Matting is green cardstock. I added a number sticker, some washi tape and a digital sentiment from Desert Diva.

I have used a paper from a paper pad by Kaisercraft. The sentiment topper is from a different paper pad also by Kaisercraft. The image is from Ching-Chou Kuik and has been coloured with copic markers. Matting is pink cardstock. I also used some vintage look lace and a pre-made bow (both of which I purchased earlier this week).

We are more overcast, cold and wet weather again this week. The forecast is for improved weather for the rest of the week but at the moment it certainly doesn't feel like the middle of summer! It is meant to be beach weather in January but the days when it has been have been few and far between! Worst thing is that I work outside in the summer months! At the moment I would rather be inside and crafting!

I have used two papers from Kaisercraft. Matting is green cardstock. The image is from Morgan's Art World and has been coloured with copic markers and Kindy Glitz. I also used some baker's twine, a sentiment from a paper pad by Kaisercraft and a christmas embellishment.

I have used a paper from a paper pad by Kaisercraft. The image is from The Paper Shelter and is coloured with copic markers. The digital sentiment is one I printed out some time back and was in a box of printed sentiments that I hadn't got around to using. I thought I knew whose sentiment it was but I can't find it in that folder so I may be incorrect on that! If anyone recognises it, please leave a comment letting me know whose sentiment it is. I die-cut a heart from glitter cardstock using a die from Marianne's. Matting is blue cardstock. I also added some pearls from Rosie's Studio.

My daughter has an interest in musical instruments and was showing me pictures of various instruments. Among the instruments she was showing me was an erhu. I immediately recognised it as the instrument in an image I have from Aurora Wings. I think she was impressed that I had a digital stamp with an erhu in it!

Monday, 23 January 2017

We are midway through the challenge at The Path of Positivity and this month the theme is The Road Ahead. We are sponsored by Ike's Art and Scribbles Designs.

I have used an image from Ike's Art called Book of Dreams.

I also used a notebook that I bought on clearance, some letter stickers to spell out the title, some Angelina Fibre, some buttons that I bought yesterday an a die-cut from a packet of embellishments that came in a Treasure Chest that I purchased last year. Colouring is with copic markers and the dots around the image have been made with a Reno Art Marker.

I have used a paper from a paper pad by MME. The image is from Delicious Doodles and is coloured with copic markers and Kindy Glitz. The digital sentiment is from Desert Diva. Matting is blue cardstock. I added some butterfly stickers and a yellow button from a jar of buttons that I purchased today.

I have used a paper, border strip and sentiment from a paper pad by Kaisercraft. The image is from Mari Designs and is coloured with copic markers. I matted with some pastel blue cardstock. I die-cut a kitty from white cardstock and coloured it with a copic marker E11.

I have used a couple of offcut pieces of patterned paper. I covered the join with some glitter ribbon. The image is from Bugaboo Stamps and is coloured with copic markers and Kindy Glitz. I matted with some gold metallic paper and added three gold pearls from Rosies Studio (although they haven't photographed gold!)

I have used a pre-made card base. There were three packs of these in a Treasure Box I bought some time ago and I hadn't got around to using any of them. The image is from Kenny K and is coloured with copic markers and Kindy Glitz. I added some faux stitching around the edge and then layered on to gold metallic paper. I added a heart embellishment from a packet that I bought last weekend and lettering that came from the same Treasure Box as the card blank.

I have used a paper from a paper pad by Kaisercraft. The image is from Bugaboo Stamps and coloured with copic markers and Kindy Glitz. I also added Glossy Accents to the lips and eyes. I printed out the image twice and cut a pennant shape around the sentiment. Pearls have been added to four of the bubbles and two bows to the top of the image. I edged the sentiment and image with a copic marker.

I have used a couple of papers from paper pads by Kaisercraft. Matting is some bright blue cardstock. The image is from Bugaboo Stamps and is coloured with copic markers. I added three bright blue brads to the card also.

I have used a paper from a paper pad by Kaisercraft. The image and sentiment are from Bugaboo Stamps - the sentiment didn't actually come with this image but it works well with it! I coloured with copic markers and added faux stitching with a Distress Marker. I also used a starfish embellishment, some pale green gemstones and a couple of darker green pearls.

I have used a paper from a paper pad by Kaisercraft. The image and sentiment are from Bugaboo Stamps. I coloured with copic markers and Kindy Glitz. I added a ribbon from a pack of ribbons that I purchaed last weekend and some pearls from Rosie's Studio.

I have used a paper, topper and border from paper pads by Kaisercraft. I added some Angelina Fibre in behind the image. The image is from Bugaboo Stamps and is coloure wit copic markers. I added some faux stitching with a Distress Marker. I also added some gems to the border strip.

I have used three papers from paper pads by Kaisercraft. The image is from Bugaboo Stamps and is coloured with copic markers. I also used a topper from a paper pad by Kaisercraft and matted with some beige cardstock from Rosie's Studio.

The weather is overcast again today after a sunny day yesterday. I really doesn't feel like summer at all this year. I even saw a sign outside a business last week that said "Coming Soon.......Summer" so I'm not the only one feeling like we are missing out on summer this year.

During the week, I have been progressively creating the cards for the week long Under the Sea challenge but haven't managed to upload any yet! It's time to get the posts written and some of them uploaded if I can!

I have used a paper from a paper pad by Kaisercraft. The image and sentiment are from Bugaboo Stamps and have been coloured with copic markers. I added a topper from the paper pad, some pearls and some sea embellishments that I bought in the New Year.

The card actually sits flatter than it looks in the photo - I should have photographed it on a flat surface!

I have used offcuts of two christmas papers from paper pads by Kaisercraft, The image is from Bugaboo Stamps and is coloured with copic markers and Kindy Glitz. I added some faux stitching using a Distress Marker. I also used some Peelcraft Border Stickers and some glitter domes.

I have used a paper from a paper pad by Kaisercraft called Needle and Thread. The image is from QKR Stampede and the sentiment from Eureka Stamps. I coloured the image using copic markers. I also used some measuring tape patterned washi tape and a button dome sticker.

I have used some scrapbook papers from my stash. The image is from A Day For Daisies and is coloured with copic markers. I used some buttons that I bought a few weeks ago. Matting is cardstock from my stash.

I have used a paper from a paper pad by Provo Craft. The image is from Aurora Wings and is coloured with copic markers. I added some strips of washi tape across the card using a double strips across the centre which meant lining up the pattern! Matting is light green cardstock.

I have used a paper and a couple of toppers from a paper pad by Kaisercraft. The image is from The Paper Shelter and is coloured with copic markers. The edge of the die-cut is distressed with Old Paper Distress Ink. I added some lace from Sullivans, some gold ribbon, a ribbon bow and a tiny pearl to the tag topper.

I have used a paper from a christmas paper pad by Sugar and Spice Studio. The image is from Sami Stamps and is coloured with copic markers and Kindy Glitz. Matting is red cardstock. I also added a couple of yellow enamel dots on diagonal corners.

Time for a masculine challenge at Incy Wincy Designs. This challenge we are sponsored by Limited Runs and Miezo Stamps.

I had enough time to create cards using images from both sponsors!
The first card I created uses an image from Limited Runs called Sports Car.

I have also used a paper and some toppers from a paper pad by Kaisercraft. Colouring is with copic markers. I also added some silver brads (which are a new purchase) and some die-cut letters cut from black cardstock for the sentiment.

I have also used a paper from a paper pad. Colouring is with copic markers and the faux stitching is with a Distress Marker. I also added some some seaside embellishments that I purchased just after New Year.

Sunday, 15 January 2017

I went to buy a CD from a Hi-Fi store yesterday and came across a really great dollar store that I didn't know about! I bought a few ribbon packs and a couple of packs of glitter embellishments (hearts and stars). I didn't have enough money with me to get anything else so when I get a chance I am going to go back there and have a good look around!

I have used a paper from a paper pad by Kaisercraft. I was thrilled when I realised that the main three colours in this paper matched the colour palette at The Outlawz Tuesday Challenge. The image is from Lemon Shortbread and is coloured with copic markers. I matted with some bright pink cardstock. I also die-cut a butterfly from the same cardstock. The ribbon is from a pack of ribbons that I bought yesterday.

It is the midway point of the first challenge of 2017 at 12 Months of Christmas and the theme is Out with the Old, In with the New. So, include in your creation somehting old and something new. My old is the digital paper which I have had for a couple of years and the die I used to cut the image. My new is the santa head embellishment and the sentiment both of which I purchased recently. Our sponsor for this challenge is Ike's Art

I have used an image from Ike's Art along with a paper from Décosse's Dynamite Doodles.

I also used the embellishments I purchased recently as well as a die from Spellbinders to die-cut the image.